Pamela Price, once at the helm of the Alameda County district attorney's office, is gearing up for another shot at the position she was ousted from just two years prior. As reported by The SF Standard, Price announced her intent to run again in 2026, aiming to reclaim a post from which voters recalled her.
During her initial tenure, Price was recognized for advocating progressive values, with a particular focus on reform. However, she faced heavy criticism for what opponents viewed as excessively lenient policies amidst a rise in crime, a pattern exacerbated by the pandemic's societal strains. Despite the backlash leading to her recall, Price remains steadfast, asserting in a statement, as reported by The SF Standard, "I am fighting for real solutions that stop the shootings, strengthen prevention efforts, and protect every neighborhood in this county."
Price's previous term was marked by several contentious issues, including missed legal deadlines and opposed practices centered around prosecutorial leniency and re-sentencing in death penalty cases - a scenario that ultimately set the stage for her removal by 63% to 37% margin in a voter recall. According to The SF Chronicle, Price was the county's first Black district attorney, originally elected in 2022 as part of a country-wide movement to revamp the criminal justice system.
Since her recall, Price has stayed connected to public discourse, launching a podcast and Substack titled "Pamela Price Unfiltered." Here, she delves deep into public policy and politics. A recent Substack post she shared, written by activist Tur-Ha Ak, critiques the narrative used against progressive women of color, citing systemic issues in Oakland that predate their leadership. Ursula Jones Dickson, a former Superior Court judge, was appointed to complete Price's term until early 2027 and has, so far, remained silent on the recent development.
